Monday, September 21, 2015

Afraid of flying? This event is not for you

In cooperation with Abu Dhabi
Tourism and Culture Authority, and as part of the Abu Dhabi Aviation and
Aerospace Week launched last week under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander
of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the dates and
highlights of its three key events taking place in March 2016. These will be:
Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016, Middle East Aviation Career Conference &
Exhibition, and Abu Dhabi Heli Expo 2016.

The Abu Dhabi
Aviation and Aerospace Week, ADAAW, is a national initiative aimed at focusing
attention on the country's thriving aviation and aerospace sector, by hosting
all major aviation related activities within Abu Dhabi during a single dedicated
week.

Abu Dhabi Airports'
three events will take place from 8th March to 10th March 2016, at Al Bateen
Executive Airport, the region's only dedicated business aviation airport.

This will be the
fourth cycle of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, which has now become a biannual event.
It brings together major players in general and business aviation, providing
attendees with the chance to discover the industry's latest developments and
innovations. 70% of those who exhibited previously have already confirmed their
participation at Air Expo 2016, with an expected increase of 20% to the total
number of exhibitors from the last event.

Abu Dhabi Heli Expo
will also take place during Air Expo 2016, showcasing what the helicopter
industry has to offer. Attendees will be able to meet representatives from
leading manufacturers, distributors and support companies, and to get up close
to a range of helicopters.

Mohammed Mubarak Al
Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports, said, "Abu Dhabi's
aviation sector is well positioned to deliver significant and continued growth
over the coming years. With 70% of the space already booked, the three events
will play a crucial role in driving and supporting this growth by providing a
platform for the industry to showcase exciting business and career
opportunities. Exhibitors and attendees will be able to meet potential
partners, exchange knowledge and share industry best practices. Abu Dhabi
Airports is committed to helping achieve sustainable and well balanced development
of the aviation sector, a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi's economic growth
strategy."

The Middle East
Aviation Career Conference, which will run in parallel with the Air Expo, will
give a unique platform for young professionals seeking a career in the aviation
industry to explore the wide range of opportunities that are open to them. They
will be encouraged to interact with industry experts and learn about key
training and recruitment trends within the aviation sector.

Al Mazrouei
continued, "The future projections of the level of required manpower in
aviation are staggering, with huge demand expected for professionals trained in
both hard and soft skills. It is important to ensure that there are enough
qualified human resources for this sector, to operate, manage and further
develop future air transport systems. This is vital to support our long term
future growth strategy."

In addition to the
main exhibition area, Abu Dhabi Air Expo will feature a large outdoor area with
a static display of over 120 of the latest aircraft on the market. There will
also be a dedicated area for airport suppliers where companies can display
their products and services for airport maintenance, security, ground support,
air traffic management, and terminal and fixed based operations facilities.